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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the benefit Callicles believes will come from those who have been wronged?
(a) They will educate others on how to do right.
(b) They become stronger.
(c) They will be at peace.
(d) They will stop asserting their authority over naturally superior people.

2. Why does Socrates have a low regard for Sophists?
(a) They are too afraid of knowledge.
(b) They actively harm.
(c) They have little influence.
(d) They are not concerned with justice.

3. How does Socrates think one with destructive power feels?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Happy.

4. What does Socrates believe a soul that lacks control is?
(a) Unjust.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Lost.
(d) Lonely.

5. In Socrates' opinion, what is an evil way to deal with injustice?
(a) Cover up the act.
(b) To punish outside the prescription of court.
(c) To make exceptions based on reputation.
(d) Using rhetoric to defend injustice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comments of Polus' does Socrates discredit?

2. What does Callicles believe is the true order between men?

3. Callicles criticizes Socrates because he believes what influences Socrates?

4. Socrates regards rhetoric as a skill that elicits what?

5. In Socrates' opinion, why should a wretched body be deprived of life?

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